Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 19, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were the only 2 at 8. Four others early afternoon. Still plenty of room. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
1st major crossing open but easy rock hops. Second crossing partially open but easy rock hops. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Very good shape |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues |
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| Bugs: |
N/A |
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| Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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| Comments: |
Bare booted to 1st major crossing then spikes till we got back to this crossing. Great purchase with spikes on the steeps. Rail was firm with no post-holing. Shoes went along for the ride:) Ran into a handful of other folks doing the Grid. Great day out with Steve Moore. |
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| Name: |
Bill Cronin |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.cronin@quickservicesllc.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-19 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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